S. Miniato, Florence (illustrated); The Villa Strozzi, Florence; and S. Michele in Bosco, near Bologna

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Robert Henry Cheney (1801-1866)
S. Miniato, Florence (illustrated); The Villa Strozzi, Florence; and S. Michele in Bosco, near Bologna
the first inscribed and dated 'S. Miniato near Florence. Aug. 24' (lower right, on the mount); the second inscribed and dated 'Villa Strozzi Aug. 28' (lower right, on the mount); the third inscribed and dated 'S. Michele in Bosco. near Bologna. Aug 31' (lower right on the mount)
pencil and watercolour with scratching out, three on one sheet, unframed
6¼ x 9¾ in. (16 x 24.8 cm.); and smaller (3)

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Lot Essay

The Church of S. Miniato was built on the site of a pre-existing oratory built to honour St. Miniato, the first evangelist and Christian martyr in Florence. The church is one of the finest examples of pure Florentine Romanesque architecture. The building work began in 1018 under the directorship of Bishop Ildebrando and continued until 1207. The facade at the entrance is decorated with white Carrara and green Prato marble tiles arranged in geometric patterns.

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